(Lincoln's POV)
~4 Day's a ft er the concert~
As I was on my bed reading as I thinks back on all that's happened
"A ft er the concert my sister's friends started asking on how I'm friends with the Hex girls and if I'm dating them,
Thorn said that she meant to kiss my cheek and that it was an accident and everything else just kind of
happened." I thought "Although I can't really remember what happened a ft er she kissed me and when I asked,
no one would tell me and I had to explain what happened to my sisters and Luna called asking for details."
After that the Hex girls had two days till they had to leave and although it hurt that I had to say goodbye so soon
I decided to make the most of it and even after they left we still keep in touch.
As I was deep in thought Luna, Luan and Leni barged in my room
"Out bro we need this room" Luna said
I frowned, the girls had this stupid "Sister Fight Protocol" that is completely unfair, they stop me from using the
bathroom, the kitchen, the tv, and they keep taking my sheets and my room. I tried to stay out of it because they
said that it's a 'sister thing' and that I have to butt out all over a dress.
And If they didn't want my help then I want to see their Idea crash and burn.
"Seriously this is the third time already and it's been 5 minutes" I told her
"Well we need it so make like a tree and leaf haha Get it?" Luan joked as we groan " but seriously leave"
I was getting ticked off on how they can act like this is ok but then I got an idea.
"Fine then I'll leave" I said as I started packing my stuff as the three grew confused looks.
"Uhh what are you doing Linky" Leni asked
"Leaving like you wanted" I replied
"Whoa whoa whoa slow your roll" Luna said as she raised her hands in a stopping motion "We meant out the
room not out the house"
"Ya well I'm leaving the house" I said simply as I made my way out the room but was blocked by Luna.
"Not happening" Luna told me but I wasn't having it as I lifted her with one hand and tossed her on the bed.
As I was making my way down the stairs Lori bumped into Leni as she got angry.
"YOU!" Lori shouted
"Hey I thought you guys were keeping her in Lincoln's room what happened" Lynn asked in annoyance.
"We got bigger problems" Luan said in a serious tone which is rare.
"like what?" Lola asked
"Lincolns leaving" Luna said as they all looked alarmed
"WHAT?!?" as they ran to stop me
As I reached the door Lori grabbed my shoulder and asked "where do you think your going?"
"Uh out" I replied
"And why are you leaving" She pressed
"Because you all are being idiot" I said as they looked offended but before they could go into a rant I held up my
hand to stop them " The Sister Fight Protocol is completely pointless and useless and I am surprised that you
Lisa was the one to think up this idiotic Idea." I said pointing at Lisa who crossed her arms looking offended.
"The protocol works just fine for your information" Lisa insisted
"There are better ways to handle this stupid argument over a stupid dress." I told her as they all looked insulted.
"Like what?" Lynn asked sarcastically
"If I tell you now you still wouldn't listen" I answered "But if I give you the time to continue the protocol, then
when I come back you guys will be embarrassed on how dumb this whole thing was.
"So your not running away?" Leni asked
"When did I say that?" I asked knowing full well that they would take me packing like that.
"I'll be gone for a week and if things aren't resolved by when I get back I will leave for another week." I told them
" I already sent a text to Mom and Dad and they said I can as long as I message them once a day"
"Why text them when they're in their room" Lana asked
" They're using a bucket in an inclose room to use the bathroom" I deadpanned " It disgusting, starting to smell
as bad as the towns sewage plant."
They all shuffled a little farther away from Mom and dads door except for Lana who takes a big whiff.
"He's right I can smell it from here" Lana tells them as they turned slightly green.
"Ya so bye" I said as I turned to leave
"Wait where exactly are you going?" Lucy asked scaring all of out sisters "Didn't you say most of your friends are
busy and Clyde is visiting his aunt with his dad's, so where will you go?"
"Ya tell us" Lola and Lana said in unison as the other girls agreed that I had to tell them but all I did was smirk
deciding to throw their words back in their face.
"Well I would tell you but It's 'a brother thing' so 'butt out' I said as I left. a7
(No POV)
The Loud Sisters are still staring at the door in shock that Lincoln used their own words like that.
"Man what a baby am I right" Lynn said with her arms crossed
"I bet that twerps doing this because we are using his room and stuff, and I thought he could be mature." Lori
said with her own arms crossed
"Well he has to learn that as the majority our needs out way his" Lola told them "I bet the next day he'll come
crawling back"
"I'll take you up on that offer" Luan said
"I say give it an hour, that wuss will be back in no time" Lynn said still thinking Lincoln is the same wimpy kid
that she grew up with.
As the others continued to place bets Lucy feels angry with herself because she was once again on her sisters
side when it came to the protocol and didn't help her brother when given the chance.
Lana notices Lucy's gaze and stands next to her to see what she's looking at, when she looks in the same
direction as her Lana sees her sisters but as they continue to place bets Lana started to have a sick feeling in her
stomach.
"Are we always like that when we talk about Lincoln, no we can't be... right?" Lana wonders not noticing Lucy
looking at her. a3
"It looks like I'm not the only one noticing how we behave towards Lincoln." Lucy thought enough, I need to ask someone who knows use, has always watched us and won't be biased"
"But that's still not
After a moment of thinking she knows who to ask
(Lincoln's POV)
After leaving the house I wanted to make sure that I got some much needed peace so I decided to leave Royal
Woods.
I had put most of the money I got from Gold and invested in some company stocks a few days ago, Soon I gained
a steady supply of income that I use to continue to invest with. a2
With the money I bought a Black 550HP Mazda RX-7 with a orange X-shaped pattern on the hubcap spanning
across the sides. I also spent some time modified it to fit my own personal taste, but I never had the chance to
take it for a spin until now. a3
Making sure no one was around I raised my hand and let the car roll out of my
Hopping in the car, I turned the key and heard the engine come to life with with a mighty roar. I got excited as
put my foot on the gas and made my way out of Royal Woods.
~Few hours Later~
Ok I am two states away from Royal Woods, looking at a map I got from a gas station I will be approaching a
small town so I decided to stay there.
As I reached the town I noticed a patch of empty land so as I park my car I decided to set up camp. I took out two
boxes on silver and one green one, now the instructions say I have to do a chant but after reading it I decided to
try without it.
I put the two boxes together and focus but nothing happened, I groaned.
Looks like I need to say it.
chanted as I put the boxes together they glowed with a white light as a small building with a thick wall
surrounding it appeared.
I looked it over and it looked sturdy but I have a week away from my sisters and I want to make it count so I took
out a small pale colored box with a pink flower pattern on it and sighed before chanting and become one, fore I will it to happen> As the box in my hand glowed before it and the building combined
making a large Hot spring resort with cherry blossom trees surrounding it.
I plan to live here for a week so I removed the sign out front so people wouldn't try to pay for a room and the
place comes with documents that will handle any legal trouble so I am all good.
After Looking around I decided to take a bath and go straight to bed no point in having dinner since I stopped at
a Mc Donald's on the way already.
Carbon dioxide bath, vase bath, electric bath, salt sauna, stone sauna, herbal bath and my favorite, the out door
bath. a2
Not only are they relaxing but their all enchanted to stay clean and are self running so I don't have to maintain
them.
This place is cool but I really wish I didn't have to say the chants they make me sound like an edge lord.
sinking into the bath I gave a contented sigh
"Maybe I should check out the town tomorrow, It could be fun" I thought enjoying then moment I get to relax.
(No POV)
It was late at night in the loud house and everyone was already in bed except Lucy who was in the attic holding a
tattered and broken book surrounded by lit candles
"Oh great grandma Harriet please head my summon" Lucy asked as all the candles lights extinguished a pale
ghostly figure appeared before the little goth looking just like her.
"Hello Lucy dear, I'm so glad to see you again" Harriet said
"I'm glad to see you too great grandma but I need to ask you something" Lucy informed her
"You want to know if the way you girls behavior towards your brother is how it really should be." Harriet said
knowingly to which Lucy nodded
"Well I have always been disappointed in how you all treat Lincoln" Harriet said with a frown on her face as Lucy
looks down in shame. "He has done so much for all of yous that he barely has time be a real kid.
"What do you mean?" Lucy asked not understanding on what her great grandmother meant by 'be a real kid'
"The other spirits around the house have also took notice of it and can agree that for so long he has acted like a
parent and a servant, like when he scolded Lori when she sabotage Leni's driving test or when you girls use to
make him carry all of your thing when you went shopping."
"B-but he stopped doing those things for us after his growth spurt" Lucy stammers out looking embarrassed as
Harriet flinches when remembering that.
"yes that" Harriet struggling to fine the right words "I do hope that he's ok"
"Ya Lisa said that it was painful to go through" Lucy informed her
"It was more then painful dear" Harriet started with a sad look on her face "it was tortures" a3
(Flashback)
Harriet Loud was wondering the house making sure that all was right, when she heard low groans and grunts
coming from Lincoln's room.
now she was always mindful when entering a room and Lincoln is entering a delicate part of his life so with an
embarrassed blush she was going to respect his privacy and leave when she sensed something strange coming
from inside the room.
As she got closed she could her him crying, begging for something to end.
Worried for the safety of her great grandson she entered she saw something that would haunt her for the rest of
her a ft erlife.
Lincoln was on the ground, his skin red and bubbling like hot tar as he raises his hand to try and get up as his
hand is instantly covered in deep lacerations, blood pouring out of his body as more l acerations appeared
everywhere on him so deep Harriet could see his bones which are breaking apart inside of him.
Harriet even as a ghost was a powerful witch in life, even with her powers diminished she should be able to heal
him but it was pointless as they would just reappear in an instant.
The only thing she could do was wrap her arms around him and pray to every force in the universe to save her
great grandson who was begging for death.
The sight broke her heart as she to started to cry.
As the hours passed Lincoln's body started to pull it self together, all the injuries healed, the blood evaporated
and when Harriet looked closely Lincoln has changed a lot but she could feel it in her magic that he would be
alright.
But still scared that it could happen again kept her arms around him as she sung a lullaby, like she used to when
he was younger and she was alive.
(Flashback Over)
After that Harriet had decided to keep an eye on Lincoln only to be shocked when she sees him use something
similar to magic.
she knows it's not magic because she doesn't sense any what he uses them, but she does sense a lot of magic
potential inside of him, which gets her excited.
"Do you think you could show me?" Lucy asked her great grandmother
"Why would you want to see it?" Harriet asked her
"because all I hear is how bad it was but I don't really have a real understanding of it" Lucy answered " and if I
can understand it maybe It can help me understand how much Lincoln keeps from us, how much pain he shrugs
aside.
Harriet was silent for a moment before waving her hand and at the same time Lucy's phone beeped.
"I sent you a video from one of Luan's old cameras" Harriet told her "I don't want you watching it for it scares
even me but if you truly want to start understanding Lincoln's pain then I can't say anything against that." a1
"Thank you great grandma Harriet" Lucy said
"your welcome dear but promise me one thing" Harriet said as Lucy looked at her "When you watch the video
don't think that Lincoln doesn't trust you, know that he just want to not worry any of yous."
As Harriet disappears Lucy goes down the attic stairs and heads to the bathroom knowing that no one would be
up to bother her.
unknown to her was that some one was up and saw her leave the attic.
"Hmm strange" Lisa said as she follows her older sister
In the bathroom Lucy was sitting on the edge of the bathtub as she pressed play on phone at first Lucy thought
she could take it but then her pale face got paler then it got green as she dropped her phone and throw up in the
toilet.
Tears streaming down her face as she couldn't even make it through a quarter of the video which she didn't turn
off so the faint sounds of her brother screaming, begging for death was filling her ears.
They had once hear him stub his toe in the middle of the night and came to help but they couldn't hear this it
sickened Lucy so much that she throw up again.
Just then Lisa came in the bathroom when she heard Lucy start throwing up and crying which shocked her to
hear because she has never Lucy cry like this.
despite what many believe Lisa is still a 4-year old girl and she still loves her family dearly
"Lucy what's the matter" Lisa asked as she tries to sooth the young goth but all she got was dry raspy gasp for
air and more tears to run down her face.
Soon Lisa sees Lucy phone and picks it up and looks at the video, Lisa also starts growing pale but before Lisa
could see any more Lucy takes her phone and deletes the video, not wanting to hear it anymore.
With a face as pale as Lucy, Lisa asks "Was that what I think it was"
Lucy nodded
"A-and where did you get it from" asked Lisa
Thinking up a lie Lucy answered "From one of Luan's old cameras"
Nodding her head Lisa goes to the toilet and proceeds to copy what Lucy was doing moments ago with Lucy
now trying to sooth her, Lisa knew it was bad but even she couldn't know it was that bad since Lincoln seems
fine.
They would gladly get ride of the protocol right then if it meant their big brother would come back in that
moment for them to hold.
But he wasn't there and for the rest of the night both goth and genius stayed in the bathroom traumatized by
what they saw, wondering if their brother was alright.